Will Running a Red Light by Accident Definitely Be Captured?
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If there are cameras, they will capture the violation. Whether a vehicle runs a red light while turning left or going straight, it constitutes illegal behavior. According to Article 26 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," vehicles must obey traffic signals, including traffic lights, signs, road markings, and the directions of traffic police. If both the left-turn and straight signals are green, proceeding straight from a left-turn lane violates the designated lane rules. When the left-turn signal is red, running the red light will be penalized. Here are some tips to avoid running a red light: Check the arrow light first, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of traffic signals: arrow lights and circular lights. When arrow lights are present, drivers should first observe the arrow light and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, right turns are permitted. However, if the right-turn arrow is red, turning right is prohibited and will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, ensure the front of the vehicle does not cross the stop line. If the front wheels accidentally cross, and the rear wheels follow, the electronic camera will capture the violation, resulting in a penalty for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red, the vehicle must wait for the next green light before proceeding. Check the countdown before proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown, use it to judge whether to proceed. If there is no countdown, and the vehicle is close to the intersection with sufficient speed, it may proceed to avoid running a red light due to delayed braking. If the speed is slow and the vehicle is far from the intersection, brake immediately to stop and avoid the violation. Article 38 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motorized vehicle or pedestrian signals, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians must follow the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the violation. Even if recorded, drivers can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is extremely low, and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights, the captured evidence may be blurry. In such cases, mistakenly running a red light will not be penalized. Emergencies: When transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights may be unavoidable. After delivering the patient, the driver can provide hospital or patient documentation to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violations will be waived. If possible, calling an ambulance is recommended to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.
